Real Madrid, the incumbent Spanish champions, defeated Getafe 2-0 on Sunday, moving up to second position in La Liga with Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet.
The French attacker, chastised for his recent performances, got salvation when Jude Bellingham scored a composed penalty to give Madrid the lead. The Frenchman added a well-taken second goal before halftime but missed three more open opportunities later in the game.
Despite this, Madrid tightened the distance on league leaders Barcelona, who lost at home to Las Palmas on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti’s club is well-positioned, with a game in hand over Barcelona, while Atletico Madrid is only one point back in third place.
Getafe’s approach of disrupting Madrid’s speed worked well until Allan Nyom fouled Antonio Rudiger in the penalty area. Following Mbappe’s recent penalty miss against Liverpool in the Champions League, Bellingham stepped up and easily converted the penalty, his third goal in as many league games.
Mbappe scored his second goal seven minutes before halftime, completing a beautiful play started by Bellingham’s exquisite cross to the left flank. Mbappe went inside and produced a superb low strike into the far corner, scoring his eighth league goal.
Carlo Ancelotti removed Jude Bellingham after halftime after the midfielder looked to be injured in a collision with Getafe goalkeeper David Soria.
Mbappe demonstrated his vision early in the second half with a wonderful chipped pass to Brahim Diaz, whose shot went narrowly over the crossbar. Moments later, Mbappe came close to scoring again, but his shot after rounding Soria rolled just wide of the far post. Soria kept Getafe in the game, making a fantastic stop to deny Fede Valverde as the visitors attempted to reduce the damage.
Mbappe squandered another excellent opportunity, shooting off-target after being set up again. However, Getafe failed to capitalize on his wasted opportunities, with John Patrick coming closest for the visitors with a thunderous shot that rocked the crossbar and post.
Despite scoring earlier, Mbappe squandered another close-range opportunity in stoppage time, indicating his remaining desire to make an impact in his Madrid career after joining Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. Real Madrid will now focus on a midweek match against Athletic Bilbao, hoping to extend their La Liga winning streak to four games in a row.
Ancelotti Applauds Mbappe’s Performance
Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, was pleased with Kylian Mbappe’s performance during Sunday’s 2-0 La Liga victory over Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu. He praised the Frenchman, although he wasted opportunities after scoring a goal in the second half.
“No one knows the team’s and its players’ current situation better than the supporters. Coach Carlo Ancelotti stated that it was the right decision to back Mbappe after Anfield.
With his goal securing a vital 2-0 victory, Kylian Mbappe’s outstanding performance against Getafe demonstrated his increasing influence at Real Madrid. The French captain was crucial as Madrid closed the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona, even if he missed several chances. With his confidence growing and his relationship with players like Jude Bellingham getting better, Mbappe appears to be a key player in Madrid’s run for the championship this year.
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